Jessica McCann
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Jessica McCann is a historical novelist and has worked for over 30 years as a professional writer for magazines, universities, corporations, and other organizations. One of her earliest assignments as a freelancer was covering a new surgical radiation technique for destroying brain tumors, during which she was permitted to don scrubs and observe inside the operating room. Since then, her reporting and creative nonfiction have appeared in dozens of magazines, including Business Week, The Writer, Phoenix, Raising Arizona Kids, and ASU Research.
McCann's debut novel, All Different Kinds of Free, was awarded the Freedom in Fiction Prize. Her second, Peculiar Savage Beauty, was named Arizona Book of the Year and shortlisted for the International Rubery Book Award. Publisher's Weekly called it a "gripping, atmospheric novel…with a suspenseful plot and insightfully etched characters." Bitter Thaw, McCann's most recent release, was named 2023 Best Indie Book by Shelf Unbound magazine and received the Gold Award for Historical Fiction from Foreword INDIES.
In all her writing, McCann shares stories of ordinary people overcoming adversity to accomplish extraordinary things. Themes of nature, forgiveness, community, and perseverance are another hallmark of her work. Phoenix is home and provides year-round opportunities to be outdoors—hiking, swimming, gardening, or reading a book on the patio. It's where she grew up, fell in love, raised a family, and chased her dreams. While she loves to travel and discover new places, McCann can't imagine living anywhere else.
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Website: http://www.JessicaMcCann.com
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Winning Entry: Bitter Thaw
Contest Won: North Street Book Prize 2024, Honorable Mention
